Usually says that something happens most of the time, but exceptions can occur.
The idea
In neutral statements, place usually before a main verb: We usually walk. Put it after be: The room is usually quiet. It can also start a sentence.
Examples
- I usually eat breakfast at home.
- The library is usually quiet after lunch.
- We usually walk to the station.
- She usually takes tea without sugar.
- The bus is usually late on Mondays.
- They usually study together on Friday evenings.
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Usually describes what is typical, not something that happens without exception.
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Choose the adverb before the main verb. We ___ walk to the station. (usually / usual)
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usually
Usually comes before the main verb walk.
Choose the adverb after is. The library is ___ quiet after lunch. (usually / usual)
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usually
After is, place usually before the adjective.
Choose the meaning that allows exceptions. Usually means ___. (most of the time / without exception)
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most of the time
Usually means most of the time, so exceptions are possible.
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Choose the adverb before the main verb. We ___ walk to the station. (usually / usual)
Choose the adverb after is. The library is ___ quiet after lunch. (usually / usual)
Choose the meaning that allows exceptions. Usually means ___. (most of the time / without exception)
most of the time
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Describe two things you usually do and one place that is usually quiet.